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Environmental Education Center Programs

December 21 to 27, 2015

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge has scheduled the following Naturalist-led programs to help children and adults enjoy the wonders of nature during autumn in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

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Snowflake Party! – FREE PROGRAM

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Tuesday, December 22 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Family and friends will prepare for the inevitable snow by making giant

snowflakes for display at the EEC and some to take home. Come

any time and spend as much time as you desire.

The program is free and there is no need to register.

Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM

Sunday, December 27 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M.

Family and friends will enjoy a Naturalist-led interpretive walk

through the Great Swamp.

The program is free and pre-registration is not required.

Information onthese and all Park Commission programs and activities is available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.

Blue “BOBO (Buy One – Bring One) Fridays” bins now are located at the Environmental Education Center and Lord Stirling Stable in Basking Ridge, as well as at the Somerset County Park Commission headquarters at North Branch Park in Bridgewater. The public is invited to drop off canned food or personal-care items for donation to Somerset County food banks.

Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found by calling 908-722-1200 or on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.

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